A few ‘star’ new MPs had been promoted straight into government, but the rest hadn’t had an invite to Downing Street

As the Makerfield by-election looks set to give Burnham a shot at No 10, the race for roles in his potential cabinet is heating up

A few ‘star’ new MPs had been promoted straight into government, but the rest hadn’t had an invite to Downing Street

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Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that Andy Burnham would be given a Cabinet role as he said he had “spoken to him many times in recent weeks”.